COLLEGES ATTENDED SECTION REQUIREMENTS Report all institutions attended regardless of their relevance to the programs you are applying to. Failure to report an institution may cause delays in the processing of your application. Report all institutions attended, including but not limited to: courses taken in high school for college or university credit summer courses community college […]
Topic: The Application
Customer Service Information

General Information For help with application-related questions, contact customer service by chat via the icon in the lower right corner, by phone at 617-612-2880, or by email at nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org. Note the following: Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM ET. For the quickest response, contact us by chat. We typically provide responses […]
How to Check Your Application Status
You have sent the requests for your references and transcripts, what is next? Within NursingCAS you can review the status of your application, references, and transcripts directly from the application. The Check Status page will help you track your status. Notifications As you progress through the application process, you’ll receive important notifications and critical alerts. Applicants are […]
Help with References
References The References tab is only available for certain programs that require you to submit references. Before You Begin References (sometimes called Letters of Evaluation, Letters of Reference, or Letters of Recommendation) are submitted by the references themselves; they cannot be completed or submitted by the applicant or another party on behalf of the reference. We are not responsible for verifying references’ identities. If a discrepancy is […]
Who to Contact for Help

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Letters by Liaison: Reference Help Center
Learn how to access your Letters by Liaison account, best practices for completing a reference for NursingCAS applicants, and access troubleshooting tips/FAQs. […]
Academic Update – How to Log Final Grades in NursingCAS

After submitting the NursingCAS application, students can make limited changes to their application and materials. Review the Applicant Help Center for information on the changes allowed for coursework, transcripts, and other sections. […]
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New Application Cycle FAQs

The 2023 – 2024 NursingCAS Application Cycle will open on August 10, 2023. The last date to submit to the 2022 – 2023 Cycle is January 31, 2024. You will need to submit your application for the current cycle by 11:59 PM EST on January 31 for it to be considered by your program of […]
The Applicant Experience
View a full list of all questions asked on the application, including what’s required and optional. […]
Dashboard Forms
Use this Dashboard to add Applicant Newsletter content, add an admissions event, or submit an idea. Applicant Newsletter The Applicant Newsletter is provided by AACN for NursingCAS participating programs only. Select the “Add to Newsletter” button to submit content regarding a deadline extension, a new program, and/or open seats in a program. The Applicant Newsletter […]